North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Shore
Popular places to visit
North Pier
Recall the customs and entertainments of yesteryear at a Victorian tearoom and a Venetian Carousel on the city’s oldest and longest pier.
Mecca Bingo
Why not try your luck with a visit to Mecca Bingo during your visit to Blackpool? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Blackpool Central Library
Imposing Ionic columns and stained-glass windows embellish this architectural treasure composed of an art gallery and an Edwardian library.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Experience weightlessness from a huge drop and zoom around the tracks with a stunning panorama of Blackpool’s coastline in this vast theme park.
Blackpool Tower
Toast your visit to Blackpool with cocktails, and mocktails for kids, in the bar and observation deck at the summit of this 19th-century tower.
Winter Gardens
The Beatles, Oasis and The White Stripes are among the world-famous bands that have performed on the stage in this complex of arenas for music, comedy and plays.
Activities
90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool
Viva’s BIG Show Night Out! Music, Dance & Comedy Show
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
The Imperial Hotel
Clean and quiet room on the first floor. Entertainment in the evening
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Park House Hotel
Doric Hotel
Room was clean and quite spacious with a shower only but as I have stayed in the hotel before I know there are rooms with a bath/shower. Friendly staff too
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
Breakfast menu is fresh and good but dinner menu needs to include more items.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The President Hotel
Good polite staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Lovely clean room, staff were very helpful and friendly. The lobby area had such a lovely vibe, perfect for a glass of vino watching the world go by. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Blackpool Town Center
Blackpool Town Center is noteworthy for its theatres, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SEA LIFE Blackpool and Coral Island.
Bispham
Visitors to Bispham enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blackpool Beach is worth a stop.
South Shore
South Shore is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Blackpool.
